(Bryan
Hiles in a scene from “Jakob”. Courtesy of Going Places)
Jakob is a modern day fable, a story of light and darkness, love, hate
and redemption adapted from the short story written by Michael Broderick.
Featuring lighting by Broderick and
starring Bryan Hiles as the lead and multiple characters, the audience follows
the tale of a young boy who is ‘different’ and so is rejected and shunned by
everyone except his patient, special adoptive parents.
With plenty of visual surprises, Jakob offers a journey with Jakob who is
so hurt that he shuns daylight and people, only to discover that light is
indeed Love… and that Love is triumphant! This is a beautifully sensitive piece
of theatre which shows that 'different' can be unique and special!
artSMart described this production when it
first appeared at the National Arts Festival in 2008 as “ … a delightful hour’s
entertainment of a fresh and innovative nature. It’s a skilfully constructed
piece on a clever set with a clear storyline, much humour, a good element of
emotion and some wonderful gizmos to produce magical lighting effects. See http://news.artsmart.co.za/2008/07/jakob.html
Jakob is suitable for children from the ages of 9 up and runs at Seabrooke’s
Theatre (Durban High School) until June 29 with performances Wednesday to
Saturday at 19h30 and Sunday at 18h00. Tickets R100 booked through Ailsa of
GoingPlacesSA on 083 250 2690 or email: editor.goingplacessa@gmail.com
Schools and charities can contact Stacey on
083 778 6090 to book shows at a greatly reduced rate.
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